Drink Deeply and Dream.

Chapter 3

Chapter three

What shocked me was his manners. You just do not find such a polite man easily these days.

"Actually, it's one of my favorite drinks. Thank you. I don't think I got your name." His boyish grin was just as attractive as the rest of his body.

"My name is '''Ric, now that you bring it up I do not know yours either," he said as I was attempting to show him my most seductive grin.

"Nice to meet you '''Ric, I'm Callie. And the vibrantly dressed gentlemen to my left is Mickey Reynolds. Next to him is Tina Rogers." Taking a sip I noticed that '''Ric's eyes were back on me.

"So what brings you three to a Vampire bar? Is it the music, the thrill of being around vampires?" Part of me wanted to find a reason to leave, the other was content to be indulging my vampire god and love of vampires.

I stopped when I noticed I had stayed silent too long. Thank god for a very drunk Mickey.

"Not much to do 'round here unless you go to N'awlins." If the smell of alcohol didn't let on to how far gone Mick was, his speech sure did.

It was unnerving how intently 'Ric was scoping out Mickey. Almost as if he were sizing him up. "It is true that the capital is alive and filled with music. It can get a little too much after a couple of years." I nursed my drink until Mick waved that he needed me to move so he could exit the booth.

My mind went back to thinking about the fact that only seconds ago I had silently called ''Ric mine. A gasp from the crowd drew my attention to the now flat on the floor Mickey. How much did he actually have to drink? I went to pick him up off the floor when I noticed 'Ric had him on his feet.

"I can help your friend to the bathroom and get him some water. I will right back." It was then that the music chose to pick up. I watched as the man I could easily succumb to helped my closest male companion. I turned in time to see Tina heading back to the dance floor.

My eyes took in the decor. There on the wall was a picture of 'Ric and a taller blond man.The photo was dated back almost a hundred years. I wondered who the other person was. I placed my empty glass on the table and jumped when.I heard the menfolk return.

"It seems your friend is very sick. I have my friend at the bar taking care of him. But..."

Biting my lip I nodded. "We should be going soon anyway. Question for you 'Ric. That picture of you on the wall, who is the one next to you?" I could see his eyes sparkle and then fade.

"Someone I met a long time ago. I have not seen him in many years." There was a twinge of sorrow in his eyes. Guilt was starting to rise in my chest. I didn't like for my Vampire god to be sorrowful.

'I'm sorry I didn't mean to bring up a sore spot."

He smiled at me softly, "Think nothing of it dearest one, You have nothing to apologize for." I know the smile was growing in my mind's eye. Dearest one? My heart fluttered again.

What the hell am I? A high school girl? Grown women just didn't get this smitten so fast. But there was something about him. It was almost as if I knew him.

Just then Mickey decided to fall over his stool, spilling his water everywhere. "It was nice meeting you 'Ric, but I think it's time we left. Maybe I'll see you around?"

He smiled at me and nodded, "I look forward to it, Callie."

With one last smile, Tina and I went to take Mickey home.